"Magnet You Can Turn Off..." Topic
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 Editor in Chief Bill   | 05 May 2015 5:41 p.m. PST |
I'm sure someone will find this useful… A simple magnet doesn't come with an ON/OFF switch.
An ingenious solutionThere are products available that do provide this sort of functionality. Their construction is a little more complex than a single magnet, though. A popular kind we like are Magswitch® magnets. You can now get some of these useful magnets here at K&J Magnetics… link |
| hzcmcpheron | 06 May 2015 8:33 a.m. PST |
OMG that is so cool. I didn't think this was even possible. Their explanation is really good and the idea of using them for a moveable fence like on a table saw is perfect. |
| batesmotel34 | 06 May 2015 10:37 a.m. PST |
Why not just use an electro-magent. By definition that should have an on-off switch for the power. |
| John Treadaway | 06 May 2015 12:03 p.m. PST |
Batesmotel The point is they work without an outside power source. These are an awesome – almost SF – kind of device, in my opinion. I have no idea what I'd use some for but I do want some! John T |
| ordinarybass | 06 May 2015 12:15 p.m. PST |
I have no idea what I'd use some for but I do want some! My thoughts exactly even if I've just got it on the fridge, a switchable magnet sounds brilliant! |
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